Human Resources Business Partner

Eldercare is a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in South Australia with 1800 employees. Our workplace culture embraces teamwork, innovation and a dedication to our purpose of delivering peace of mind with our care.

About the role

• Full-time 12 month contract with possibility for extension
• Located in Eastwood with travel to other Eldercare sites required
• Flexible working arrangements and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

We are a dynamic values based organisation committed to excellence in human resources management. Our team is passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting our employees’ growth and development. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Human Resources Consultant to join our team.

The Human Resources Consultant will work closely with leadership teams at designated residential aged care facilities, providing high-level advice on all aspects of human resources matters. This role involves timely and accurate advice related performance development, industrial relations, recruitment and policy interpretation.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in a HR consultancy/generalist role 
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or equivalent experience 
• Demonstrated experience leading the investigation, mediation and successful resolution of performance issues, grievances and other matters 
• Experience partnering with managers to provide advice, guidance and coaching on employment relations or industrial relations matters 
• Sound practical knowledge of contemporary human resources and industrial relations issues, including relevant Australian workplace legislation and awards 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, risks and opportunities 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to quickly develop strong relationships, and be able to influence and negotiate with frontline and middle managers, union representatives, external service providers and other key stakeholders 
• Experience working in the care sector is desirable however not essential

If you want to join our inspiring team, we can offer you:

• Attractive staff benefits such as salary sacrificing
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and support
• A great team environment with variety in the role
• Onsite underground carparking 

Eldercare encourages you to apply if you are a committed and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes whilst modelling the behaviours underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability and connection.

To view the Job and Person Specification for this role please click here

Please contact Kerryn Miller, HR & WHS Manager on 08 8291 1087 or email kerryn.miller@eldercare.net.au for more information.

Applications close 9:00am Tuesday 28 May 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

To work for Eldercare, you are required to have a police clearance valid for working in aged care (unsupervised contact with vulnerable people) and the clearance needs to be less than 12 months since date of issue.

As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to:

• Be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year
• Be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines

Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive. 

Eldercare welcomes and respects the diversity that our residents, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, staff and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender‑based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.

Eldercare is proud to provide a smoke-free environment across all sites.